Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to limit to brand name: Keysight Vector Signal Generator
ID: AMD-SS25-22Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ea56b1dce48c4791a9a32afd390ed900/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking to procure a Keysight Vector Signal Generator through a combined sources sought and notice of intent to limit to brand name. This procurement aims to acquire specialized equipment essential for measuring and testing electrical signals, which is critical for various research and development activities within the institute. The performance will take place in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and interested vendors can reach out to Joni L. Laster at joni.laster@nist.gov or 301-975-6205 for further details. The notice emphasizes the importance of brand name specifications, indicating a focused requirement for this particular equipment.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joni L. Laster
    (301) 975-6205
    joni.laster@nist.gov
    Forest Crumpler
    forest.crumpler@nist.gov
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